Delicious and Moist Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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Delicious and Moist Oatmeal Banana Nut Bread Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 26, 2024

This recipe for oatmeal banana nut bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It is moist, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, bananas, and nuts. The combination of these ingredients creates a delicious bread that is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped nuts.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • Oatmeal banana nut bread is a great way to use up ripe bananas that are starting to turn brown.
  • Adding oats to the bread not only adds a hearty texture but also boosts the fiber content.
  • Nuts like walnuts or pecans not only add crunch but also provide healthy fats and protein.